Analog Devices promotes VP of Communications business unit to chief technology officer

Analog Devices Inc of Norwood, MA, USA (which provides mixed-signal ICs for cable access) says that Daniel Leibholz, VP of ADI’s Communications business unit, has been named chief technology officer, developing and leading the firm’s technology strategy for applications across end-markets.

Picture: Dan Leibholz, new chief technology officer at Analog Devices.

“Over the years we have built ADI’s brand as a premier analog technology and solutions provider for B2B applications,” says president & CEO Vincent Roche. “In our rapidly evolving industry, staying on the cutting edge is essential as we seek to solve the very hardest problems faced by our customers. Dan’s combination of technology vision, experience developing ADI’s digital and analog offerings, and strong business background will help us to continue to deliver innovations of maximum impact for our customers and their markets,” he believes.

In his role as VP of ADI’s Communications business unit, Leibholz oversaw a period of growth as the firm has delivered what are claimed to be best-in-class offerings for the 5G wireless and wired markets. Previously, he led a number of teams across ADI, including Digital Signal Processing and Consumer/Portable technologies. Leibholz joined the firm in 2008 from Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD), where he had served as an AMD Fellow. Prior to that, he was named a Distinguished Engineer at Sun Microsystems Inc.

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